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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
1
The Lincoln Kiwanis Club members and families plan a June 22 picnic dinner at C. H. Morrill's Stromsburg Nebraska home. Morrill is a former university regent, farmer and stockman. The gathering is announced by C. W. Watson.
Mr Morrill was named an honorary member of the club and given a medal for his services to Nebraska. In return he will host the club, with about 400 people expected to attend, traveling by automobile.
A noon Sunday fire at the north side of the square struck the C. G. Timmin shop due to a grounded wire touching wood. The blaze started from worn insulation over tin on the Dalby lumber office roof. it was quickly discovered and extinguished, power plant workers repairing the wiring.
The C. G. Timms plant reports strong business with 2,000 Sure Shot Hog Oiler parts on hand and a prior large shipment. They also prepare 100 hog waterers for Sullivan Co. at Oakdale Nebraska, with oil cans and guards produced in house.
The First Presbyterian Church Sunday School holds its Children Day program next Sunday evening June 17 at 8 o'clock after weather postponement. The varied program features a Walton Ball Piano Duet, a Margaret Anderson John Ed Campbell Vocal Duet, Sunbeam and Clover Dept exercises, and the Missionary Play The Book and the Key. Friends are welcome.
Mrs V K Merlin recounts Santa Fe New Mexican note on the large silver tip bear that had menaced cattle in Pecos country. Mountain View rancher George Wiles witnessed the bear’s capture near Beatty’s cabin Round Mountain after forestry reports and rangers tracked it. A 700 pound bear was killed by a bullet after taking the bait and trap.
A long list of social calls, travels, and small events around Osceola includes visits to Lincoln York and Omaha by Mrs Henry Hamiston Miss Blanch Koehler and Miss Musetta Ball concerts and car sales by Carson Auto Co and a new dental practice by Dr Wm L Byers with plans to locate in Osceola.
The Nebraska Gas and Electric Co. announces a new rate schedule effective May 14 with bills due July 1. The new rates charge 12c per kw hr for the first 50 hours, 10c for the next 50, 8c for the next 50, and 7c for hours over 150, replacing the old 15c, 14c, 12c, and 11c tiers.
Shelby Chautauqua opens Sunday June 17 Polk County S S Picnic Stromsburg June 28 Stromsburg Celebrates July 4 Osceola Chautauqua July 27 to Aug 1 Polk County Fair Osceola Sept 25 to 28 scheduled in area venues.
A telegram from Shelby reports the death of Mrs. D R Leard in Los Angeles, California yesterday. The body will return to Shelby for Monday burial at Rising City Cemetery after a 2 PM service at the M E Church conducted by Rev. Ruch, with Mrs. Dr. Woodard accompanying the remains.
A morning storm drenched Polk County with 1.15 inches of rain, flooding Beulah and the valley while hail touched Platte precinct. Last week’s windstorm damaged farms north of town with windmills toppled and hog houses scattered. Adam Herrmann, Lewis Herrmann, Bert Dunn, George Engelhardt, and Mrs. A. E. Dawes are among those reporting wind damage.
The Record reports Osceola voters approved water service to the pool and a committee led by George Carson is preparing the pit for opening. Officials expect a timely start with bathers ready for the first plunge.
Martin R. Anderson agrees to purchase the Arthur N. Johnson merchandise stock with invoice starting July 1. Anderson, Swede Home Farmers Cooperative manager, will be assisted by brother Melford Anderson. Arthur Johnson founded and ran the business for fifteen years and plans to retire to pursue outside work. Carl Cederberg to assume general management of Swede Home store after retirement.
Citizens observe Flag Day with reflections on the Preamble to the U S Constitution. The public ceremony honors the ideals of unity justice and liberty that underpin the nation and celebrate the enduring republic.
A 50 foot steel tower to support a Delco lamp was erected at Timm Field north of town by E. L. Rogers. It stands on the Mark Timm farm leased by the government for a signal station in Polk county. Equipment including engine and generator will be housed at the base, with Veach & Berggren assisting once government experts arrive.
Arthur Van Hoosen sustained a painful injury Thursday afternoon while pushing a loaded wheelbarrow at the fair grounds. He slipped, struck his chest, and was taken home for care before being moved to York hospital. Swelling and breathing difficulty followed but improved with treatment. he returned home Sunday.
Weather and poor roads kept crowds low at last Thursday night’s shoot, preventing medal awards. Results list Schuman 75 61, Roy Clark 75 42, R. Van Hoosen 50 41, Co. W Houtz 25 24, D. H. Kunkel 25 16. Geo. Brooke and daughter Mildred visited Hastings relatives briefly.
Joseph Crovwall and Carrie Skidmore announced a marriage license. Lowell Fineey and Georgia L Hendrickson obtained licenses. Paul J Scharman and Mildred M Lind listed as licensees.
Mrs. W O Hansen to entertain CN Chapter of the P EB O Sister hood next Monday afternoon. Mrs. Hansen to host Kensington chapter Tuesday afternoon with Mrs J A C Johnston and Miss Kilmar Johnston assisting. The Womans Missionary Society 16 of the Presbyterian church meets with Mrs. Frank Anderson Friday afternoon. Mrs. C A Olson entertained the Gabrielost Wednesday afternoon.
Local notes report a newborn in the Brown family and visitors from nearby towns. Social events include dances at the Lute Carter home and a community event at the opera house. Students and staff attend summer school in Lincoln and Sacred Heart church hosts a first holy communion service. Weather and road damage from recent storms affected farms and infrastructure.
Word comes of the marriage of Alvin Merrick of Osceola to Grace Grant of Fairbury at the Christian Church in Fairbury on Tuesday June 12. Rev Buckner officiated. Ruth Grant sang “Because” with Frances Shea as attendants. The couple will live on a new Osceola farm home northeast of town and later plan a honeymoon trip.
Victor E. Berggren and Miss Luella Veach were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Veach, in Virginia Nebraska, sealing a local ceremony with family witnesses.
Congressman M. O. McLaughlin of York spoke before the Shelby Community Club on Tuesday evening to about 300 attendees. He discussed community problems from various angles under the theme Each for All and All for Each, emphasizing cooperation as the key to progress.
A congressman praised success through cooperative communities and cautioned that government requires ongoing collaboration for maximal returns with minimal effort. He contrasted domestic unity with partisan division and urged running national affairs in a community, nonpartisan manner.
The marriage unions a groom, son of Oscar Berggren of Aurora, with a sister of Frank Veach of Veach & Berggren of Osceola. The bride taught in Aurora for two years before the ceremony. They honeymooned in Michigan and will reside in Osceola after July 1.
Miss Georgia Hendrickson daughter of Rev and Mrs W H Hendrickson and Lowell E Finecy son of Mr and Mrs Eugene E Finecy were married at noon Sunday at the bride's parents home in front of relatives and close friends. Both are well known in the Beulah community and plan to live at the Finecy home while the groom works toward operating a farm next season.
The First Methodist Church asks parents to bring children for baptism next Sunday morning before the sermon. Morning worship topic is First Things First, and the evening sermon is on Permission without Sanction. Ladies Aid meets Friday afternoon at the church parlor. Pastor W. W. Hull presides.
O N Summers and County Agent Adair outline a series of poultry meetings next week. Sessions include rock certification work culling caponizing and feeding with stops at R L Smith J W Toline D C Barnes and Herman Thelens on Friday and Saturday.
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